Spider-Man's "Bombastic Bag-Man" Suit Is Wrongly Named... My Bad!

Summary

This video script delves into the history of Spider-Man's 'Bag Man' costume, often mistakenly referred to as the 'Bombastic Bag Man.' The narrator, Chris Baker, explains how this error became widespread, tracing it back to his own involvement in Marvel video games. He recounts the suit's debut in comics and games, the confusion around its correct name, and how it should be called 'The Unknown Superhero' based on the original comics. Despite the mistake, 'Bombastic Bag Man' gained popularity, largely due to its catchy alliteration and presence in various Spider-Man media.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Spider-Man costume often referred to as the 'Bombastic Bag Man' or 'Amazing Bag Man' is a popular alternate costume, but both names are technically incorrect.
• 🕷️ The 'Amazing Bag Man' suit debuted in the 2000 Spider-Man game, bringing attention to Spidey's various alternate costumes.
• 📚 Spider-Man wore the 'Bag Man' outfit in 'Amazing Spider-Man #258' after Reed Richards removed the black symbiote suit, and Johnny Storm added a joke sign on the back.
• 👀 The costume became widely known as the 'Bombastic Bag Man' after its appearance in several media, but the term first appeared in a HeroClix tabletop game in 2010.
• 🎮 The costume reappeared in later games like 'Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions' and 'Edge of Time,' with the 'Bombastic' name attached.
• 😲 The true 'Bombastic Bag Man' appeared in 'Spectacular Spider-Man #256,' when Peter Parker was shirtless and wearing just pants, which was a different scenario.
• 🤔 The term 'Bombastic Bag Man' was unintentionally popularized by the narrator, Chris Baker, in his role as a licensed game manager for 'Shattered Dimensions.'
• 📝 The actual name for the Fantastic Four-based Bag Man suit in the comics was 'The Unknown Superhero,' not 'Bombastic Bag Man.'
• 😅 The misnaming of the suit, while inaccurate, has since stuck and become part of Spider-Man’s alternate costume lore.
• 🎉 Chris Baker expresses no regret for popularizing the wrong name, as 'Bombastic Bag Man' has a catchy alliteration and is now widely recognized.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the video transcript?

The video discusses the history and evolution of Spider-Man's 'Bag Man' costume, focusing on how it was represented in various media and how the name 'Bombastic Bag Man' became popular, despite not being entirely accurate.

What was the original comic book appearance of the 'Bag Man' costume?

The 'Bag Man' costume first appeared in *The Amazing Spider-Man* #258, where Spider-Man wore a Fantastic Four suit with a paper bag over his head after Reed Richards removed his black symbiote suit.

Why did Spider-Man wear the 'Bag Man' costume?

Spider-Man wore the 'Bag Man' costume out of desperation after Reed Richards removed the black symbiote suit, and he had nothing else to wear. Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four added a 'kick me' sign to the back as a prank.

How did the 'Bombastic Bag Man' name become popular?

The 'Bombastic Bag Man' name became popular through the HeroClix tabletop game in 2010 and was further popularized by the video game *Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions*. The name spread, even though it was not entirely accurate to the comic origins.

What was the actual name given to Spider-Man in the comic where he wore the Fantastic Four suit and paper bag?

In the comic, Spider-Man was referred to by the press as 'The Unknown Superhero,' not 'Bombastic Bag Man' or 'Amazing Bag Man.'

Why is 'Bombastic Bag Man' considered an incorrect name?

The name 'Bombastic Bag Man' is considered incorrect because the character actually referred to himself as 'Bombastic Bag Man' in *The Spectacular Spider-Man* #256 when he was wearing only pants and a bag, not the Fantastic Four suit.

Who is credited with popularizing the name 'Bombastic Bag Man'?

Chris Baker, who worked on *Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions* as a licensed game manager, is credited with suggesting the name 'Bombastic Bag Man' for the game, which helped spread the name despite it not being accurate to the original comic.

What other names has the 'Bag Man' costume been referred to in various media?

In different media, the 'Bag Man' costume has been called 'Amazing Bag Man,' 'Bombastic Bag Man,' and simply 'Bag Man,' depending on the context. However, in the comics, it was originally referred to as 'The Unknown Superhero.'

How has the 'Bag Man' costume appeared in different Spider-Man games?

The 'Bag Man' costume appeared in games like *Spider-Man 2000* as 'Amazing Bag Man' and later as 'Bombastic Bag Man' in *Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions* and *Spider-Man: Edge of Time*. It also appeared in *Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro* with a nerfed design and other games like *Marvel Heroes* and *Spider-Man Unlimited*.

Why does the speaker feel responsible for the widespread use of the name 'Bombastic Bag Man'?

The speaker, Chris Baker, feels responsible for popularizing the name 'Bombastic Bag Man' because he requested the change to this name for the *Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions* game, not realizing at the time that it was an incorrect label for the costume.